Melanie R. Bean

Lannom & Williams Attorneys At Law

Lebanon, TN

21+ Years Experience

Licensed in 1 State

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About Melanie

Melanie R. Bean is a partner at Lannom & Williams, focusing on aggressive litigation in family, criminal, and business law. She has extensive trial and appellate experience, including hundreds of bench trials and participation in numerous jury trials. Melanie is actively involved in government relations, serving as Chair and Co-Chair of the Legislative Committee for the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (TACDL) and as TACDL President for 2024/2025. She has received multiple awards, including the Super Lawyers Rising Star Award and the Robert W. Ritchie Award.

Licensed States

Education

Juris Doctor

Stetson University College of Law

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree

Cumberland University

Bachelor of Arts Degree

Cumberland University

Awards & Recognition

Robert W. Ritchie Award

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers · 2016

Super Lawyers Rising Star Award

Family Law · 2013

Shining Star Award

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers · 2013

Distinguished Alumni Award

2013

Workhorse Award

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers · 2010

Professional Associations

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (TACDL)Nashville, Tennessee Bar AssociationNational Association of Criminal Defense LawyersState of Tennessee, Board of Professional Responsibility Hearing CommitteeState of Tennessee, Fifteenth Judicial District Bar AssociationWilson County Court Appointed Special Advocates, Inc.